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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-11-24
HOTEL FIRE
Guests Hurry From the Rooms to
Save Their Lives.

Save Their Lives.
Fire started in the kitchen Of the Saratoga
Hotel, Chicago, on the irst floor, and rapidly
spread through the building, ascending to
to the top at the rear by means of the ventil-
lator. The night clerk Of the hotel, Thomas
McFadden, saw the smoke and ran into the
hall and gave the alarm. Herang the electric
alarm bells The clerk at the Windsor
Hotel heard the cries of fire and sent in an
alarm
Shortly after the arrival of the first com
pany a second alarm was sent in The flames
were then high above the roof of the seven
story structure and threatening the "Journal"
building to the south, and the Windsor
Hotel across the alley to the north. Half an
hours hard work subdued the famrs sufl.
GENTLY to allow two truck companies TO hoist
their ladders and make search Of the rooms
It was at first believed that some Of the guests
had been caught in the flames, but none were
found.
THE FIRE BREAKS OUT AFREsH.
About quarter to three, after several of
the engines had been dismissed, the fire broke
out afresh on the top floor, and in a short
while the entire seventh story was ablaze,
with astrong wind tanning it in the direction
of the journal" building to the south. The
rear from the lower floor clean to the roof
was also ablaze, the shaft formerly used as a
freight elevator acting as due The fire,
however, was confined to these places, and
Dut for the strong wind could have been east
ly fought. The building was flooded with
water, and from this and smoke most Of the
damage will accrue At three o'clock the
fire was entirely under control
The Windsor Hotel, just across the alley,
was crowded by number of excited men and
women in all stages of deshabille, In their
fright to get out of the burning Saratoga
many of them had put on but one shoe while
others were barefooted. An overcoat or a
cloak over the night clothes was the scanty
costume that enveloped most of the guests.
The building is owned by the Chambers
estate, and is damaged to the extent of per
haps $4,000 or $4,000. The restaurant is
gutted, and the furniture almost entirely de-
stroyed, entailing a loss of at least $8,0OO
The damage to the hotel furniture is about
5000.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-11-24
Great Loss Of Life.

The steamer Wah Yeung, has hesn de-
stroyed by fire in the Canton river. About
four hundred passengers are supposed TO have
been lost.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-11-24
RaiIroaders killed and Cremated

The east-bound freight train. on the Padu-
cab and Elizabethtown Railroad ran on a
burning trestle, and the engine and eighteen
cars fell through, a distance Of 81 feet
Engineer Pat Roman and acolored brakeman
are known to be killed. The train took fire
and was totally consumed. Thomas Long,
the fireman, escaped with a broken leg by
jumping from the cab into the creek.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26
NOTES AND GOSSIP.

The net receipts OF the st. Louis Exposl.
ton this year will exceed $4,000.
FRANCIS MURPHY, the temperance apos-
tie, is filling an engagement at Chicago this
week.
GOVERNOR GORDON OF Georgia will ad-
dress the Democracy Of Cincinnati octo-
ber 2S,
WILSON BARRETT, the actor, has sent
portrait OF his deceased wife to the Queen
in response TO a request from Her Majesty.
Mrs. Barrett was reader to the Queen.
TnouGH not robust man, Jay Gould
takes excellent care Of himself, and all re-
ports as to his breaking down, physically
or mentally, are said TO be sheer fabElca-
tione.
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND saw much TO ad-
mire In his Western and Southern tour, but
the most magnificent spectacle OF all was
over ten million people who did not ask
him for postoilice.-lSt. Louis Repub'
lican.
THE art collection of the late Henry Ward
Beecher, which ia soon to I've sold, consists
Of fifty. eight oil paintings and drawings and
large number OF line engravings and
etchlngs, representing many OF the best
known artists.
EVEN SO poor a piece Of music as the
Boulanger march is making the fortune of
Monsieur Paulas, the composer. At last
accounts nearly 100000 copies had been
sold In France, on which he gets a royalty
OF fifty per cent.
AMONG other specimens of work from the
engineering department OF the university
at Ann Arbor, Mich, on exhibition at the
American Builders Exposition in Chicago
is q 25-horse power engine, designed aud
finished complete by class OF fifteen
students.
A. MOORE, JR., OF Clarke County, Va,
who has been nominated to the House Of
Delegates by the Democrats OF Clarke and
Warren counties, is a lawyer OF recognized
ability and q successful farmer. The news
papers of that section speak OF him In the
highest terms as model citizen aud culti'
waited gentleman.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.
sSsaTo THE BUSINESS MEN, CITI-
zBNs AND RESIDENTS
OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
The rapid and unprecedented growth of the
District OF Columbia, Its constantly lnoreas-
Ing population and the development of its
present and future business interests neces-
states the publication OF a Directory that
will bo thoroughly reliable and satisfactory.
The undersigned proposes to publish Dl-
rectory that will be complete and comprehen-
svc, containing the name, occupation and
address of every professional man, househol-
der, tradesman and artisan who resides
within the limits of the District of Columbia.
A large corps of intelligent canvassers will
be placed in the field in few days and sys-
tematic and complete canvass of the District
will be made by separate squares.
The Directory will be replete with informa-
tion of vast interest TO every taxpayer and
resident, relating to the tax laws, valuations
ofproperty, license laws. police regulations,
the public schools and Health ONCE, and
variety of useful information that will be of
interest to all.
II will contain an accurate map Of the Dis
trict, with all extensions of streets and ave.
nuos which are contemplated by the District
authorities or have been made to the date OF
issue.
large sale of the book has been already
guaranteed, and advertisers will find it to be
one of the best mediums In presenting their
wares and merchandise to the notice Of the
public.
Canvassers will call upon the business COM
munty soliciting advertisements, which will
be inserted at reasonable rates, and would
request that such encouragement may be
given as will Justify the publication Of a large
edition of the book.
shall give my personal attention to the
management of this enterprise, and | respect.
fully solicit the patronage aud support OF my
friends and the general public In my effort to
provide them with more complete Directory
than any heretofore published in this locality.
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE FIVE DOLLARS.
The office will be temporarily located at 2si
| Four.anda,half street northwest. After the
list OF November at III, T street northwest
Room I, second floor.
| WILLIAM DICKSON,
| Publisher.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26
s1uFaoFrICE OF THE COMMISSION
kSS ERS nISIRIIvr DE CnI.IIMRIA

10 ENS UTSI.HTUT UF CULU WBTA,
WAsltfNGToN, Oct. 10, 1887.
Dceming II conducive to tho public interest
TO open a public highway from Boundary
street TO the northern boundary OF tract Of
land held by the trustees Of Prospect IIill
Cemetery Association. the same being REQ
tinear prolongatlon of North Capitol street,
through the lands of the heirs OF Emily Beale,
aforesaid association. the Commissioners Of
the District of Columbia have had said route
duly surveyed, and n psat thereof prepared
and fled In this Office.
In compliance with the requirements Of law
notice II hereby given Of the proposed OPEN
ing of n highway as aforesaid, and all persons
at II o'clock a. m, on FRIDAY. the l1th day
OF November, 1887, at which time the Com.
missioners will give hearing to all persons in
interest,
by order. of tho Commissioners of tho Dis.
triot of Columbia.
WILLIAM TINDALL.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26
Az Goad ns Kussinn.

"You are quite linguist, beleyeh
"Yes, | am familiar with four or five
languages"
"What are theyfn
81 speak French, German, English aud
Greek, and can read and write In several
languages that cannot speak 1uently.n
"Do you write Russian ~
"No, but do the next thing to IT,"
"Whats thaty'
"Im practlcIng on typewriter. -
Lincoln (Neb.) journal.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26
MS otp let

lie finds he has sorrows more deep than his
fears;
lie grumblos to think he has grumbled Tor
years;
Ilo grumbles TO think he has grumblod away
His home and his children, his llfe's little
day;
But alas It's too late II is no use to say
That his eyes are too dim, and his hair Is too
gray;
He knows he Is wrotohed as wretohod can be
There is no one so wretchedly wrotched as he,
-tDora Read Goodale in Western Plow.
man.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26
BUSINESS CHANCES.


Tor SALE-SpIondid Lot on Mass.
Il ave near 18th n, 30,6Xi00 feet TO 20-toot
alley; price to Immediate purchaser 81 per
foot
Choice lot on Connecticut avenue-pqrt of
lot II, square l5D-nCary opposite the British
Minister'S, Front, 80 feet q lnGhosi average
depth, 1870 feet.
lot "a. block 30, Columbia Heights, corner
Kenyon and 18th sts, 100 feet front; depth, lh0
feet; sec per foot. Also adjoining lot2i, 100
feet front; depth 100 feet; SOC per foot
East half Of square 1908, fronting on North
Carolina avenue, Q and 10th sts II G. respect
lyely, and containing 10000 squars ieet.
Price, s2 800.
subs 40 and a., square iSl, fronting 81, SO
feet on Rhode Island avenue, bet 10th anl
l1th SITS, by average depth OF 100 feet; 50 per
foot.
A bargain near the now library on A ST. ; o.
Part ol lot 10, square SIS, 3OOXS7 feet at the
low price OF $50 per foot TO immediate pur-
, chaser.
Lots Q and 10, square 1913, at the corner Of
Massachusetts avenue aud 10Th II O, fronting
is1 feet ON the avenue and 90 feet on iGth st;
price 2Oc Per foot.
Il, II. GOLDsBOROuGH & co,
ttD5 n n.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26

races are being run on their merits.
Every winner was pushed. That
despite such weather several thousand
persons, including two hundred ladies,
went out to see the sport, indicates the
deep local interest In the meetings of
the club. 1t is to be hoped suunicr
days will be granted for the balance Of
the meeting, which will then become
what It promised-the best In the his.
tory of the club.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26
TIE 8RUAIBLER.
ms NOuTI

ms YOUTH,
HIS cap was too thick, and his coat was too
thin,
He couldn't be quiet he hated din;
He hated TO write, aud he hated TO read;
He was certainly very much injured indeed I
lie must study and Toll, over work he de.
tested;
His parents were strict, and he never was
rested;
He knew he was wretchcd as wrctchod
could be,
There was no one so wrctchedly wretahel as
lie,
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26
III. MANHOOD,

His farm was too small, and his taxes too big
He was selllsh and lazy. and cross as pig;
His wife was too silly, his children too rude
And Just because he was uncommuuly good
lie hadn't got money enough to spare;
He had nothing at all tlt 10 eat or 20 wear;
He knew he was wretched as wretched could
be,
There was no one so wrctchodly wrctchol as
he,
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26

The Chicago Inter ocean protests
with righteous vehemeucc against
handing the city over to the clutches of
the proposed Gas Trust. 1t would
have the city make It's own gas as the
only safeguard against a threatened
monopoly. If water, why not light ?
Our esteemed contemporary reasoneth
wall
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26

THE Jersey heifer which Mr.. Childs
presented to Mrs. Cleveland some time
ago is doing nicely and they say out at
Oak View that she is going to make "a
jewel Of q cow" May her lapidairy
value pan out to the full measure of
their expectations.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26

RwsR, IL. GOLDsBOROUGH a CO.,
kSS Real Estate, 1905 st.
Real estate bought and sold. Loans Of.
focted. Insurance placed. Investments
made. Special attention to the collection OF
rents and management Of real properties.
II. IL. GOLDSBoR0UGH & CO..
OF
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26

COLONEL FRED. GRANT says It's
much easier to handle a surplus than q
deficit. There's nothing particularly
new or hard 10 understand about that.
A deficit has no handle. That's the
reason SO many poor fellows, when they
once get broke, find It so hard TO catch
on again.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26
DENTISTRY,

mrs. Il. MASON, Dentist, Formerly
~ of dlG st, has removed his office to i20l
Penna. ave-, corner 18th st. Cocaine aud gas
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26
lie said she was his jewel, then
He paused, quite sad aud peDsive,
He realized with other men
That Jewels are expensive.

Why is II that mau who would scorn to
steal even an umbrella, will, without
qualm OF conscience, walk OF with the
editors lead pencil and paralyze the
power Of the press for fifteen or twenty sui
phurous minutesp
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26

nK. DUKE, Dentist, 10 lath st n w
OF local application prepared and used only
by me. Teeth filled 81. Perfect fitting sets
OF artificial teeth. Operations guaranteed.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26

SENATOR ALLISON Is too smart man
to allow himself to be tangled up by an
interviewer on the Fishery question at
this stage of the game. He was asked
about 1t the other day, and, of course,
replied to his interrogator with the ut
most suavity. lie said that the matter
would occupy the attention Of Congress
In some form, which 1t undoubtedly
will. AS to reciprocity treaty, II
treaty should be negotiated between
the United States and Canada, that
would end all existing disputes, which
is also tolerably safe thing to say.
lie had not made up his mind as to the
wisdom OF such policy, but 1t had
numerous advocates, and they would
make very respectable showing in
favor Of commercial union. The Sen.
ator answered all the questions that
we're put to him, and expressed some
very decided opinions, but It will be
seen that he said nothing which Is likely
to rise up in judgment against him. Mr..
Allison is not built that way.
Mn. CLEyELANDs Thanksgiving
Proclamation is a well conceived aud
happily worded document. There Is
perhaps, little more Off than neces.
sary, but some allowance must be made
for the Presidents own emotions Of
gratitude at having sSrng round the
horseshoe so successfully. lie has
much 10 be thankful for. Few men
have had luckicr dolivcrance out Of
more complicated difficulties.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26
DR Al. A. MCLEAN. nnntIst.

nR. j. A. MCLEAN, Dentist,
~ 40 Fourteenth street n. W.
First-class work at moderate prices. Gold
and Amalgam Filling. Artificial Crowns per.
manently attached TO roots, Gold,lined Rub
Der Plates; satisfaction guaranteed, Gentle
treatment assured.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26
GENERAL AND CRIrICULAR.

oh, how was the weather out there at the
trGckY
Was It dismal and cloudy or faIr'"
"'lwas a beautiful day, and forsooth /
came back
with hundred all won on the square"
OBJ how was the weather out there at the
track?
Was 1t dismal and cloudy or falrY"
Twas heastly, exceedingly cold, and,
alackl
left ali my money out there"
The labor platform-A carpenters table.
"sir, ] can see your business stamped on
your features" said lady, who was ardent
In the cause OF temperance. "You are a
rum seller"
"a whlchPi
IA rum seller; you can't deny IT,"
swell, really, main, l feel disposed
to. l've been called perambulatIng still
and a beer barrel, etc, but can't help think
ing that ought to draw the line at rum
cellar.'n
"Great country this for organizations, !" re-
marked Colonel Applejack to Judge Am.
bide1ter, as he looked up from his paper;
"something new almost every day."
"what is 1t this time ?" inquired the
Judge.
"Why the American Cemetery superin.
tendents' Association which has Just been
formed at Cincinnati," replied the
Colonel.
"what are the objects which II proposes
TO carry outr again inquired Judge
Ambidexter.
"luanimate objects, | reckon,n said the
Colonel "but they are fully rehearsld In
the Commercial Enyiircr Shall -"
"Sever MUD. II gives me a kind OF
graveyard yayu to think about H. Let's try
something liyeietn
shakspeare's immortal sentence ale who
steals my purse, steals trashn would indi-
cate that, in his dag, as in modern times, the
poetry business didn't pay.
lie said she was his Jewel, then
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26
FOR EXCHANGE.

DOR ENCHANGE-l0 Lots In Chi-
Il cago; rare chance for builder.
Apply 10 j. W. T.. MYERS & SON,
1d2a N Y ave.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26
LOST AND FOUND.

q Q60REwARD-Los One Gold snuh-
pCO box, about three inches long and
two inches wide; chased, Also one stone
cameo bracelet, containing seven stones, The
above reward will be paid for the return of
the above and no questions asked Apply TO
MCDEVITT ~ FLINDER,
No sos PennsylyRnia a avenue.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26
OF THE co MMIssION-
IS ERS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM
fwzOFFICE of

tSszOFFICE of
w. u. Y. GRAVELY & CO.,
MARTlSsyILLE, HENRY Co., VA.
October To- 1887,
We have appointed JAMES l., BARBOUR Of
Washington, d. O., sole agent for the sale of
our u, +. GRAVELY brand Of plug tobacco In
that market From tins date the trade will
please call on him direct for the goods.
Respectfully,
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26

Is answer to THE Carries sug.
gestiOn that the new hail be called
Columbia Hall, the Post remarks
Wouldn't American Spread. Eagle nall'' be
bcttcrS 1t sounds u little more raw.
Our esteemed contemporary should
accompany its jokes with an explana-
tory diagram.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26
r5Bs- MOORE y sCHLEv,
BANKERS AND BROKERS,
GO Broad street, New York.
BRANCH OFFICES:
~ Wall ST., Y. ia South Sd ST., Phils.

Connected With l. A. Evans & Co., Boston;
e. L. Brewster & Co., Chicago; CorsUn & Ma
cartney, Washington; Warren ,S Quarles,
Richmond
Private Wire Connections. Buy and sell
Stocks, Bonds and Miscellaneous Securities
on New York Stock Exchange.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26

I OsT-In the I1th st Car, Betwsen
l. $50 and p m, $40, Oct. II. A liberal re-
ward will be paid for leaving 1t at the Critic
office
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN.
MONEY to Loan on Real Estate or
NI first-class securities at lowest rates OF
interest No delay where the security Is good.
o. @. GREEN, 303 eth st n W.
MONEY TO LOAN ON REAL Es-
M TATE.
Prompt attention TO all applications
SwoRMSTEDT y BRADLEY,
027 r st.
MONEY TO LOAN In Sums Ranging
Nl from $500 to $4,000 on approved real
estate; no delay; charges reasonable.
JOHN SHERMAN y CO., i457 + st.
MONEY TO LOAN on Real Estate
Nl by WEST WASHINGTON REAL ES-
TATE AND BROKERS' EXCHANGE, 1874
2Sth st n W. Il. D. Ruilin, manager.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26
FOH SAlE-HOUSES.

EOR sALE-Houses In East wash
Il ington, rented and paying good interest,
are offered for sale on reasonable terms by
l.. CHAPEL,
AZ n ..
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26

ID OssLYNN AGAIN to the FORE.
IN THE COMING INVESTMENT.
The finest villa sites yet offered, overlook
ing all others, 2ls acres each, only cents per
foSt. Persons need only look to be convinced
that they cannot go wrong In purchasing.
The Aqueduct Free Bridge, Memorial Bridge
and Mt. Vernon avenue are bound to double
all investments made at Rosslynn.
II. II. SYPHERD & CO., 1907 F st.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26

BARGAlN III SOLD lmmedlntely-
n Beautiful building lot on Columbia
Heights; elegant site. Apply at once to
j. W. =. MYERS " SON,
ld2S Y ave.
EOR sALE-Dy $. Il. LEWIS, Real
Il Estate, Loans and Insurance, 495 9TH Vt
nw-0ne lot next to the Stickney Memorial
Chapel, 72xi00 feet, north side of p st, bet 9Th
and 9Th SITS W, See other sales in Saturdays
Star.
L'OR SALE-Firteen Elegant Lots in
II southwest section, near Md ave and
Smithsonian Institution; fine opportunity for
a builder; cheapand terms easy; on this prop
erty twenty-five houses can be erected and
ready sales made.
Lot on south side of Rhode Island avenue,
near Iowa Circle; a beautiful building lot; 81
feet front and so feet deep to a wide alley;
price moderate and terms easy.
Six brick houses In northwest section on
line OF Belt \: r. cars, now paying 10 per
cent; prlce eG,7t0.
Several now houses, 7rooms each; all mod
ern improvements; northwest section, near
lith st; price, $500.
Six superior lots in the northwest section
on which nine houses can be erected and
ready sales obtained; desirable corner.
j. W. P. MYERS q SON,
ii28 New York avenue.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26

EOR sALE--On New York Ave n W,
Il beautiful S-story press.brlck house, 10
brick stable In rear; price, only 80, $50.
j. W. p. MYERS & SON,
fiQg Nav York ave
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26

LOANS.
In sums to suit at per cent.
The above is only small portion OF prop.
erty on my books. For full list call at olfico
for bulletins issued on lat and 18th.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26

The labor plutiorm-A carpenters table.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26

EOR RENT-In Anacostia, Nearly
II new 7.room cottage; convenient to street
cars. Apply to
~ A. GRIswoLD, Anaeostla.
EOR RENT-3336 s 1T n W (George-
II town., broom brick, nearly new; rent
$40 per month. Call or inquire AS 5th st n o.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26

EOR sALE-Elegant building Lot
Il near Iowa Circle 2ixs0; alley side and
rear; cheap II sold at once.
J.W. p. MYERS 8 SON,
1923 New York ave.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-26

EOR RENT-A Beautifully Furnish-
IL ed house of rooms and bath; near the
Capitol; including silver, china. bed and
table linens; sG0a month. Address HOUSE,
Critic office,
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1887-04-23
Hatest Diacoveru
ELECTR0-THERAPETUTEC.

THE EXPERIENCED MATRON, MRS. MAR
i TIN, of Beck's Hot Springs, will hereafter
give the most beneficial kind of Electric Treat
that has ever been known. Thirteen different
Electric Currents. 1t is adapted to the smallest
infant or the strongest man. Price S.
Street hack or car fare deducted.
Delicate Treatment; Certain Cure.